Day Hike
Simonsberg, Stellenbosch
SIMONSBERG 1390 metres This is a more serious hike. 3B. Exposed and can only be recommended to those with experience and a head for heights. Duration of hike: 6-8 hours Directions to get there: From Cape Town CBD, take the road to Stellenbosch then drive to the summit of the Read more…
Witteberg, Kromhut
We are doing Witteberg on the hut weekend. The hike might be on Saturday or Sunday depending on the work at the hut and the weather.
Klipspringer
this is a trail past Gordon's Bay on the way to Pringle bay. The hike starts above what is locally referred to as ‘Koelbaai’, but should be ‘Koeëlbaai’ (Bullet Bay in Afrikaans!), and it is named for ‘Kogelberg’ (Bullet Mountain in Dutch!) which soars above. And it was striking to see Read more…
Pic Blanc, Limietberge
Oorslaap by Elsie en Edmund op Fisantekuil in Wellington. Die stap op Saterdag na Pic Blanc is so 6-7 ure se stap met n 900m klim. Sondag kan ons n korter staproete doen.
Paarl Mountain Hike
paarl mountainTo meet at Frater’s Square at about 9:30 and car pool up to the top parking to start walking at about 10:00. Maybe 4 hours or so.
Du Toitskop Mount Rochelle Nature Reserve, Franschoek mountains
Du Toitskop via the Manganese route with spectacular views. Moderate difficulty, 13km, 5 hours. Permit R50 pp.
Ganzekraal West Coast
Stap vanaf Ganzekraal na Bokbaai en terug langs die kus. Mooi historiese huis by Ganzekraal en pragtige uitsig na Tafelberg. Ongeveer 5ure.
Stories van Bainskloof 1A
Ons kan mekaar so 8h30 bo by Eerste Tol by die leertjie waar die Happy Valley voetpad begin ontmoet waar ons die motors kan los. (draai regs in by die eerste straat agter die Lutherse Kerk se huis ). Die paadjie sluit aan by die pas wat na Happy Valley toe lei Read more…
Hawequa Foothills (2B)
Hike in the Hawequa foothills to the mirror of Wellington, (Franse Ferreira memorial), then up to Seven Echos, back to Scouts via the shelter. End with swimming at the Scouts. 5 to 6 hours, 600m, sections are off path.Nardus Cronle ncwpbr@gmail.com 0823478556Kelvin Rivett kelvinrivett@gmail.com 0825507598 Elsie Oetle elsieoettle@gmail.com 0837379990
Paarlberg Hike (2A)
Kom stap saam met Shannon van Breda op Paarlberg.Shannon van Breda will be doing a circuit on Paarl Mountain. Please contact Shannon on 072 642 1150 or svanbreda@vodamail.co.za
Table Mountain – Valken Labyrinth & Tranquility Cracks (2B)
Join us to explore some beautiful rock formations of on the Atlantic side of Table Mountain.Contact the leader Gaye Hosking at gayehosking@gmail.com
Cascades – Du Toitskloof (3C)
Cascades is a classic C grade scramble, and a pleasant summer route with scenic rock pools and waterfalls. The route follows a series of cascading waterfalls up the northern side of Du Toitskloof ending at our section's Kromrivier hut. The route offers lots of swimming, none mandatory. Please note that Read more…
Annual Memorial Service
The Annual Memorial Service will be held at Maclear’s Beacon at 12:00pm on Sunday 23 February. We remember MCSA members nationwide who have died during the past year. Organise a group of friends, bring your lunch, and get there via your favourite route. Note: This meet is not section specific Read more…
Dagstap – Kasteelberg
Day hike on Kasteelsberg Ons begin bo-op die Bothmapas en stap dan rif-langs vir omtrent 2/3des van die rif. Afstand is so 10 km. Kontak leier Frans Slabber @ byeboer@gmail.com om saam te gaan.
Bainskloof Recce hike & hike from Fisantekuil / Scouts Adventure Centre
Hiking and boulder hopping along the Witrivier, in the Happy Valley. Hike starts in Bain's kloof, 1ste Tol. Leader: Elsie Oettle (elsieoettle@gmail.com) Note that this hike was changed from a weekend hike to a day hike.
New Scouts Route (1A)
Easy hike on the new route at Scouts Hawequas Adventure Centre.
New Member Hikes, Olive Glen (1A)
1A hike – leader Avril Powrie (±2 hrs) Limited to 12 persons per hike. Dog and kid friendly. Meet 9 am on Olive Glen Farm. Contact leader at 082 921 4325
Pringlebaai Hike (2A)
Nice short hike in Pringlebaai.
Woody Buttress, Table Mountain (3B/C)
Interesting scrambling on the Camps Bay side of Table Mountain. Participants must be comfortable with scrambling / Deelnemers moet gemalklik wees met klouter. Contact Nardus Cronjé on 082 347 8556.
New Member Hikes, Olive Glen (1A)
1A hike – leader Avril Powrie (±2 hrs) Limited to 12 persons per hike. Dog and kid friendly. Meet 9 am on Olive Glen Farm. Contact leader at 082 921 4325
New Member Hikes, Olive Glen (1A)
1A hike – leader Avril Powrie (±2 hrs) Limited to 12 persons per hike. Dog and kid friendly. Meet 9 am on Olive Glen Farm. Contact leader at 082 921 4325
New Member Hikes, Olive Glen (1A)
1A hike – leader Avril Powrie (±2 hrs) Limited to 12 persons per hike. Dog and kid friendly. Meet 9 am on Olive Glen Farm. Contact leader at 082 921 4325
MCSA P/W Spring Camp
MCSA Paarl-Wellington is excited to invite you to Spring Camp 2020 hosted in the Hawequas (meaning “Man in the Mountain”) mountains during the long weekend of 23-27 September. Base camp will be set up at the Hawequas Scouts Adventure Centre. The Paarl/Wellington area is known for its heritage and various cultural walks Read more…
New Member Hikes, Olive Glen (1A)
1A hike – leader Avril Powrie (±2 hrs) Limited to 12 persons per hike. Dog and kid friendly. Meet 9 am on Olive Glen Farm. Contact leader at 082 921 4325
Klipspringer, Gordon’s Bay
Klipspringer 10km from Gordonsbay, 7hrs hike to Steenbrasdam view. Meet at 9 am. Contact Thordis for more information.
New Member Hikes, Olive Glen (1A)
1A hike – leader Avril Powrie (±2 hrs) Limited to 12 persons per hike. Dog and kid friendly. Meet 9 am on Olive Glen Farm. Contact leader at 082 921 4325
Three Sister, Kleinmond
3 Sisters Kleinmond. Meet 9am at Golfcourse, 5hrs hike. Hikers welcome to camp on Thordis' lawn in Fisher Haven for both the hikes over the weekend. Limited to 10 people since only one toilet.
Betty’s Bay Circular
Betty's Bay circular route incl Hangklip and along Seafarm. Meet at end of Delport Rd in Betty's Bay @ 9am, 6hrs hike. Hikers welcome to camp on Thordis' lawn in Fisher Haven for both the hikes over the weekend. Limited to 10 people since only one toilet.
Perdeberg, Kleinmond (3B)
Perdeberg Kleinmond. Meet @ 9am at Golfcourse, 7hrs hike. Hikers welcome to camp on Thordis' lawn in Fisher Haven for both the hikes over the weekend. Limited to 10 people since only one toilet.
Kloof Corner Ridge, Table Mountain (2C)
A hard but spectacular scramble on the ridge between Table Mountain and Lion's Head. A good head for heights needed. Contact Jamie if you'd like to join.
Powrie’s Ex Protea Farm, Pringle Bay
Bruce and Avril Powrie guide us on their ex Protea farm Stalberg near Pringle Bay. Shall forward map in seperate mail. Meet 9am at turnoff to Pringle Bay, 4hrs hike. Hikers welcome to camp on Thordis' lawn in Fisher Haven for both the hikes over the weekend. Limited to 10 Read more…
New Member Hikes, Olive Glen (1A)
1A hike – leader Avril Powrie (±2 hrs) Limited to 12 persons per hike. Dog and kid friendly. Meet 9 am on Olive Glen Farm. Contact leader at 082 921 4325
New Member Hikes, Olive Glen (1A)
1A hike – leader Avril Powrie (±2 hrs) Contact leader at 082 921 4325
Blokhuiskop, Silvermine Nature Reserve (2A)
Blokhuiskop, Silvermine Nature Reserve: partly circular, 2A: Starting at Sunbird Centre on Ou Kaapse Weg, the route offers several worthwhile changes in views over relatively easy terrain for the most part, given the 400 mts ascent. To book, contact leader Suzanne Smith at wilsonsmith@yebo.co.za (preferred) or 083 303 3417. Please provide cellphone number Read more…
New Member Hikes, Olive Glen (1A)
1A hike – leader Avril Powrie (±2 hrs) Contact leader at 082 921 4325
Witteberg Vlakte & optional peak (2A/B)
A hike up to the Witteberg vlaktes above the Krom river valley. Those who who are feeling strong can continue on to Witteberg peak (1740 m) from the vlakte.
New Member Hikes, Olive Glen (1A)
1A hike – leader Avril Powrie (±2 hrs) Contact leader at 082 921 4325
New Member Hikes, Olive Glen (1A)
1A hike – leader Avril Powrie (±2 hrs) Contact leader at 082 921 4325
Paarl/Wellington 125th Anniversary Meet – Klein Drakenstein (3A+)
You are invited to join the Paarl/Wellington Section on the 28th of November 2020 for a hike up Mias Poort to Hugenote Peak (2A) and the POW Cross looking out over Paarl. We will then hike further up to Haelhoek Sneeukop (3A+) 1532m. And if time allow return via the ruins.Contact Read more…
Bobbejaans River, Bain’s Kloof (2A)
Bobbejaans River, Bain's Kloof, 2A: Can be a family outing. Relatively easy gradients above and along the Bobbejaans River to enjoy swims at 3 different pools. Wild Card or pay R50. Book by Wednesday 9 December to obtain permit beforehand. To book, contact leader Suzanne Smith at wilsonsmith@yebo.co.za (preferred) or 083 303 3417. Please Read more…
Betty’s Bay Circular
Betty’s Bay circular route, including Hangklip and along Seafarm.14.5 km and 6 1/2 hours.We will meet at 8am in Delport Road, Betty's Bay.
The club uses a grading system (given in brackets after the hike name) to make it easier for club members to communicate the difficultly of an outing. You can check out our Meets Grading page for details on how to use the grading system, or alternatively you can contact the meet leader directly if you are unsure of the difficulty of a meet.